Eight years after opening, Harry & Izzy’s, Craig Huse’s casual alternative to big brother St. Elmo, continues to hold its own as a clubby hangout worthy of destination-steakhouse status itself. The marbled bone-in ribeye sizzles in its own juices, an umami-rich pick among the high-quality (and high-priced), Midwest-sourced prime cuts. A well-edited menu expands beyond […]

You’ll find plenty of Hoosiers standing in line at this Louisville-based chain, hungry for crispy, Nashville-style hot chicken finished in spicy, chili-infused oil. Diners choose one of six intensity levels, from Southern Fried (no heat) to Fire in da Hole (no joke). Take the “no joke” admonition seriously: Only masochists should order that option. Wings, […]